Advising Program Advisor, Student Services Professional III

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

In your cover letter, please discuss your experience in advising and/or supporting advising processes in an academic or other professional setting.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director of Operations, with additional lead work direction from the Dean, Associate Dean, and School Chair (Chair), the Advising Program Advisor (Advisor) provides comprehensive academic advising services to the undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Business (SoB). The Advisor performs complex student services professional work characterized by independent student advisement and guidance during student’s transition into and throughout the University. The Advisor also collaborates with the SSU Advising Center to ensure the accuracy and proper application of academic policies and procedures.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Knowledge of Business Administration and Economics undergraduate degree programs and requirements, acceptable transfer courses and appropriate course sequencing, and demonstrated understanding of undergraduate curriculum in a School of Business is highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Suite as well as ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is required. Experience with PeopleSoft, LoboConnect, and/or other advising software or CRM is highly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,540 to $5,761 a month. 

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University: 

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions: 

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the Univer